11 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Fort Macleod Gazette
Location
Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Date
Feb 11, 1906
Page
1
The fragment shows numbers and references to the Canadian Bank of Commerce with figures like 1.376.167 and 564.996.00. No clear event or context is provided to establish a full news item or outcome.
A playful critique of adult credulity compares childhood tales to modern scams. The speaker mocks grownups who dismiss children’s wonders yet eagerly believe slick con tricks and gold brick promises. The poem blends fairy tale imagery with market rhetoric to question wisdom and gullibility.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a radiant female life insurance agent uses a sharp flow of lines to pitch a policy. She chases a willing or wary man with insistence, claiming to provide for loved ones, while the man feigns reluctance and evasive responses.
A man admires the river yet laments his bulky liver that hinders his sight of its beauty. The brief reflects a conflicted observer unable to fully enjoy nature due to illness.
A brief exchange features a humorous banter about nuts with a line about catching a squirrel by climbing a tree and making a noise like a hickory nut followed by a retort suggesting sounding like a chestnut. The exchange highlights playful wordplay between speakers.
A light exchange hints at plans for a horse show with a unique mule section. One speaker jokes about pleasing her husband who is “too contrary.” The remark underscores the event’s entertaining mix of horses and mules.
Tenders for the eree fin of a schoolhouse in the Howe school district No. 1371 will be received up to and including January 1th 18c6. Submissions to be addressed to I. 42 ler Secretary Sun 35 Tp 9 Rt 2 Opposite Jean Grier's Tanche. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Fragmentary verse contrasts a cradle with a cart and wheel, suggesting a shift in labor and influence as the world advances. The lines invoke maternal care and global progress through mechanical progress.
A reflective column notes paradoxes of fortune and folly from everyday life. It contrasts cheerful talkers with reliability, warns against temper, jokes that miss their mark, and cites modern hazards from cars to health fads.
The Light Brahma remains a favored exhibition and utility fowl in New England and beyond. Its hardiness, winter egg production, and majestic appearance keep breeders and market poultrymen devoted, though some note breeding changes have affected laying power. Standard weights list cock twelve pounds, cockerel ten, hen nine and a half, pullet eight.
Care of molting fowls during the sinking period demands sound food clean water and well ventilated quarters. Avoid crowding provide ample space disinfect with carbolic acid and kerosene paint roosts and coop interiors regularly offer varied grains and occasional meat scraps to maintain health.
A. J. Leggin notes guineas destroy crops less than chickens and better roamers for insect control. They range widely, seeking insects the other birds miss, and may eat pests like the grubs and potato bug. Two well known breeds are the pear and white, with size similar and the pear breed being less ornamental and noisier.
The passage describes an unhealthy storage of food in a tin with a filthy curtain, noting inadequate stock and poor conditions. It mentions overeating and mentions items like bread, vegetables, and other staples in a defective or unsanitary setup.
A crowded excursion train travels through hot dusty prairies. Passengers consume pie cake and chicken while families and fathers stare from seats as it rushes across the country. The scene captures the crowded car and the sense of motion during the journey.
A drummer boasting of intelligence claims he has proof against Lama men accused of bribery. A shoe clerk questions the evidence as the speaker recounts a courtroom summons and denial of juror acceptance.
A poetic fragment describes a youth who marries a woman named Ross hoping for happiness. He finds the bliss brief as romantic illusion fades and discovers a few thorns amid the rose. The piece reflects on marriage and unintended friction in a nostalgic tone.
In a terse exchange a man explains why he avoids fishing with companions, claiming his wife permits him to keep a jug in the basement, a quip revealing domestic humor and local color.
A reader’s clipped quote depicts a stable hand in a livery stable as careless and lazy, calling him a straw boss and noting he is responsible for bedding the horses.
The fragment features a witty line about giving the devil his cue and a playful aside about the old fellow preferring dew, reflecting a humorous or satirical tone. No clear event or context is provided.
A brief reflective note on living in the moment and the contrast with distant places. It evokes a sense of holiday tranquility and the value of present experiences over future plans.
A short exchange on appreciating sunrises and curiosity about how to describe them. The dialogue highlights wonder at early light and the desire to learn descriptive methods.
A collection of quips about inheriting fortunes, pride in income versus outcome, and social foibles. The text muses on appearance, simplicity, whiskers and health myths, parental care, barbering, and distant constellations. It also hints that politics can shift with money and public opinion.
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